Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler wants you to be aware of the pro-criminal and anti-public safety legislation going on in Annapolis once again this year.
Below is list of links to legislation referenced in the Sheriff’s video on the Maryland General Assembly website.
Past Legislation
- Firearm Safety Act (2013)
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0281?ys=2013RS - Justice Reinvestment Act (2016)
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB1005?ys=2016RS
Current Legislation
- Criminal Law – Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms – Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023)
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0001 - Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Possession and Permits to Carry, Wear, and Transport a Handgun
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0824 - Criminal Law and Procedure – Cannabis – Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1071 - Corrections – Incarcerated Individuals
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0293 - Criminal Law – Theft of a Handgun
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0564 - Criminal Procedure – Pretrial Release – Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023)
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0736